On This Day - July 10
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1040 – Lady Godiva’s Legendary Ride
According to enduring legend, Lady Godiva rode naked on horseback through the streets of Coventry to protest her husband’s oppressive taxes on his tenants. Though historians debate the ride’s authenticity—and place it around 1040—the story has inspired centuries of art, literature, and local lore, cementing Godiva as a symbol of civil defiance and compassion.
1919 – Wilson Delivers Treaty of Versailles
Fresh from negotiating the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson personally delivered the Treaty of Versailles to the Senate. Though it included the charter for the League of Nations—Wilson’s vision for lasting global peace—the treaty ultimately failed ratification, reflecting deep divides over America’s role in international affairs.
1929 – A New Look for American Money
The US began issuing a redesigned line of paper currency—smaller and more uniform in size than previous versions. Known as “small-sized” notes, these bills are the same dimensions used today, replacing the older, larger bills to streamline production and improve efficiency during the onset of the Great Depression.
1938 – Howard Hughes Circles the Globe
Aviator and industrialist Howard Hughes set a new record by flying around the world in just 91 hours (3 days, 19 hours, 14 minutes). Piloting a specially modified Lockheed 14, Hughes and his crew left New York and completed the trip via Paris, Moscow, Siberia, Alaska, and back—showcasing both daring skill and the future of global aviation.
1981 – The Fox and the Hound Hits Theaters
Walt Disney’s The Fox and the Hound was released, telling the bittersweet story of an unlikely friendship between a young fox and a hunting dog. Marking the transition between Disney’s older animators and a rising new generation—including future legends like Tim Burton and John Lasseter—the film holds a unique place in the studio’s legacy.
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